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Judge ends Hartford police consent decree despite concerns

A judge has ended the nearly 50 years of federal oversight of police in Hartford, Connecticut

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023

New York judge: Defamation trial against Trump to start next week

Judge rejects request to delay trial tied to rape allegation by E Jean Carroll against former US President Trump.

Al Jazeera · Apr 17, 2023

Trump to win 2024 presidential election according to polling by Dominic Cummings

BORIS Johnson’s former chief adviser, Dominic Cummings, has revealed polling data that suggests Donald Trump will win the 2024 US presidential…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 17, 2023

LOCALIZE IT: States target diversity, equity in higher ed

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The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023

McCarthy plans vote to raise debt ceiling into 2024

The vote will happen “in the coming weeks,” the House speaker told the New York Stock Exchange.

Axios · Apr 17, 2023

Speaker McCarthy vows to pass debt bill -- with spending cap

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is vowing to pass legislation to raise the nation’s debt ceiling — but only coupled with a cap on future federal spending

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023

From highs to lows, FEC reports offer an early 2024 temperature

WASHINGTON — The first three months of this year saw a new Republican majority take control of the House and, after a bumpy start marked by a prolonged speaker election, try to exert its influence on Democrats who control the Senate and White House.

Tribune News Service · Apr 17, 2023

Judge rejects Trump’s last-minute bid to delay rape and defamation trial

Mr Trump will go on trial for rape and defamation next week

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023

The LAPD has lost nearly 1,000 officers. Now, Mayor Karen Bass wants to rebuild the force

LOS ANGELES — Ten years ago, the Los Angeles Police Department celebrated a historic hiring milestone, announcing the city had reached a target sought by at least two mayors and multiple police chiefs: 10,000 officers.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 17, 2023

GOP states targeting diversity, equity efforts in higher ed

Republican governors and lawmakers are increasingly targeting “diversity, equity and inclusion” initiatives in public colleges and universities

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023